I'm constantly asked which speakers to purchase...so, here you go! 
This guide is for ACTIVE speakers. For PASSIVE speakers go here.
Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section.
Readme:
Legend:
Active Speakers (aka Studio Monitors):
Bookshelf speakers (when turned 90deg) that can be used as a center-channel:
Changelog:
This guide is for ACTIVE speakers. For PASSIVE speakers go here.
Click on the "Spoiler" buttons below to expand each section.
Readme:
What market are these recommendations for?
USA, with USD prices listed below
Does this include discontinued speakers?
No, since i'm only counting speakers that are currently sold at major retailers/resellers in the US.
What is the preference score?
The preference score (introduced by Sean Olive) (also sometimes called "Olive score") is the best science-based representation we have on how to classify whether a speaker (either active or passive) is preferred or not. A more neutral speaker will get the best preference score, and will likely win in a blind listening test, comparing two speakers. You can read about it here.
What are the limitations of the preference score?
1. Distortion handling
Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) talk about this in their reviews, so you can take a look there.
Distortion handling of a loudspeaker is usually secondary to frequency response. Meaning, a great frequency response and poor distortion handling speaker will still be preferred over a poor frequency response speaker with great distortion handling. A great example of this is the fact that JBL 305P/306P/308P MKII speakers have higher-than-normal distortion, but because of their relatively neutral frequency response, a lot of people still enjoy them.
2. Loudness handling
Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) talk about this in their reviews, so you can take a look there.
In terms of loudness handling, I've made a few notes to speakers below.
3. Your own preference for wide or narrow directivity
In terms of directivity, I haven't added this information below, but I could if enough people show interest.
Accuracy of data:
There are a few speakers in this list that weren't measured using Klippel NFS (that Amir and Erin have), which provides very accurate spinorama. A less accurate (in terms of resolution) spinorama can be made using quasi-anechoic methods as described in this post.
If you see * => We have quasi-anechoic spinorama or similar, but the speaker wasn't measured using Klippel NFS.
Are you biased in any way?
I purchased JBL 305P MKII prior to joining ASR, and Genelec 8040B last year after I read a few Genelec reviews. Read into that what you will.
How did you make this list?
I looked at all the speaker spinorama that we have and their computed preference score and compiled this list.
I also mention a few speakers of note, and talk about which speakers to avoid at a certain price point, based on my own understanding.
What is the limitation of this guide?
Blind reliance on measurements can be misleading ‐ one needs to tie those measurements back to subjective perception. Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) both give their overall opinion on speakers, so feel free to read the written reviews.
What am I showing?
Top 3 speakers in terms of preference score, plus other worthy picks (explained in the legend).
What's the difference between Amir's and Erin (from Erin's Audio Corner) distortion charts?
Amir shows "Non-Anechoic" harmonic distortion.
Erin shows "Anechoic" (using Klippel ISC module) harmonic distortion.
They are similar, but not exactly the same.
Erin explained it in this youtube video
Which makes a direct comparison between Amir's and Erin's distortion graphs inaccurate (unfortunately).
Amir talked about why he stopped doing Anechoic harmonic distortion here.
USA, with USD prices listed below
Does this include discontinued speakers?
No, since i'm only counting speakers that are currently sold at major retailers/resellers in the US.
What is the preference score?
The preference score (introduced by Sean Olive) (also sometimes called "Olive score") is the best science-based representation we have on how to classify whether a speaker (either active or passive) is preferred or not. A more neutral speaker will get the best preference score, and will likely win in a blind listening test, comparing two speakers. You can read about it here.
What are the limitations of the preference score?
1. Distortion handling
Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) talk about this in their reviews, so you can take a look there.
Distortion handling of a loudspeaker is usually secondary to frequency response. Meaning, a great frequency response and poor distortion handling speaker will still be preferred over a poor frequency response speaker with great distortion handling. A great example of this is the fact that JBL 305P/306P/308P MKII speakers have higher-than-normal distortion, but because of their relatively neutral frequency response, a lot of people still enjoy them.
2. Loudness handling
Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) talk about this in their reviews, so you can take a look there.
In terms of loudness handling, I've made a few notes to speakers below.
3. Your own preference for wide or narrow directivity
In terms of directivity, I haven't added this information below, but I could if enough people show interest.
Accuracy of data:
There are a few speakers in this list that weren't measured using Klippel NFS (that Amir and Erin have), which provides very accurate spinorama. A less accurate (in terms of resolution) spinorama can be made using quasi-anechoic methods as described in this post.
If you see * => We have quasi-anechoic spinorama or similar, but the speaker wasn't measured using Klippel NFS.
Are you biased in any way?
I purchased JBL 305P MKII prior to joining ASR, and Genelec 8040B last year after I read a few Genelec reviews. Read into that what you will.
How did you make this list?
I looked at all the speaker spinorama that we have and their computed preference score and compiled this list.
I also mention a few speakers of note, and talk about which speakers to avoid at a certain price point, based on my own understanding.
What is the limitation of this guide?
Blind reliance on measurements can be misleading ‐ one needs to tie those measurements back to subjective perception. Amir and Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) both give their overall opinion on speakers, so feel free to read the written reviews.
What am I showing?
Top 3 speakers in terms of preference score, plus other worthy picks (explained in the legend).
What's the difference between Amir's and Erin (from Erin's Audio Corner) distortion charts?
Amir shows "Non-Anechoic" harmonic distortion.
Erin shows "Anechoic" (using Klippel ISC module) harmonic distortion.
They are similar, but not exactly the same.
Erin explained it in this youtube video
Which makes a direct comparison between Amir's and Erin's distortion graphs inaccurate (unfortunately).
Amir talked about why he stopped doing Anechoic harmonic distortion here.
Legend:
LEGEND:
| Value | Description |
| #1 | Best rated-speaker in terms of preference score. Update: I set the threshold at 3.0, ignoring speakers below it. |
| #2 | 2nd best-rated speaker in terms of preference score. |
| #3 | 3rd best-rated speaker in terms of preference score. |
| Worthy | Worthy picks that either Erin (from ErinsAudioCorner) or Amir measured and recommended. From Amir, I included all "highly recommended panther" award winners, plus the recommended picks (that I chose). Erin doesn't give a 'highly recommended' award like Amir does, but after reading Erin's review or watching the youtube reviews, I get the sense that Erin highly recommends that speaker. Plus I've included a few models that weren't measured by neither Amir or Erin, but still for consideration, since we can predict will be good, based on similar model's measurements. |
| PS | Preference Score (with no subwoofer added). Value can be negative (for really badly designed speakers) and goes up to a 10 (theoretical limit). Higher is better. |
| PSwSub | Preference Score (with theoretically-perfectly-integrated subwoofer added). Value can be negative (for really badly designed speakers) and goes up to a 10 (theoretical limit). Higher is better. |
| LFX | Low Frequency Extension (in hz). This is the bass output at -6db point. This was computed, not estimated. Lower is better. |
| * | We have quasi-anechoic spinorama or similar. However, this speaker wasn't measured using Klippel NFS (that Amir and Erin have), so it's resolution is less accurate. Warning: This will artificially boost the preference score higher than if the same speaker was measured using NFS. |
| ** | No spinorama for this specific model. I'm including it because we have multiple other spinorama from the same manufacturer, so it's not a stretch to imagine these will be good. |
| Red | New speaker added to the table for this price point. |
Active Speakers (aka Studio Monitors):
Active Speakers Under US$150/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$300/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$350/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$360/pair:
^^^ Retail for US$240/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$360/pair
Active Speakers Under US$370/pair:
^^ Retail for US$250/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$370/pair
^^^ Retail for US$240/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$360/pair
Active Speakers Under US$400/pair:
^ Amir purchased a unit, but it was defective.
^^ Retail for US$250/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$370/pair
Active Speakers Under US$450/pair:
^ Amir purchased a unit, but it was defective.
^^ Retail for US$250/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$370/pair
Active Speakers Under US$550/pair:
^ Amir purchased a unit, but it was defective.
Active Speakers Under US$650/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$700/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$800/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$920/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$1,000/pair:
Active Speakers Under US$1,100/pair:
-Genelec 8010A is no longer mentioned since 8020D exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$1,400/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D is no longer mentioned since 8030C exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$1,450/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D is no longer mentioned since 8030C exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$1,900/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D is no longer mentioned since 8030C exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$2,000/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D is no longer mentioned since 8030C exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$2,300/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C is no longer mentioned since 8040B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,390/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C is no longer mentioned since 8040B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,500/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C is no longer mentioned since 8040B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,800/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,200/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,500/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,850/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,900/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,000/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,300/pair:
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,900/pair:
-Genelec 8331A is no longer mentioned since 8341A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$6,700/pair:
-Genelec 8331A is no longer mentioned since 8341A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$7,900/pair:
-Genelec 8331A is no longer mentioned since 8341A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$8,000/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A are no longer mentioned since 8351B exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$8,160/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A are no longer mentioned since 8351B exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$10,000/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A and 8351B are no longer mentioned since 8361A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$10,390/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A and 8351B are no longer mentioned since 8361A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$12,500/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A and 8351B are no longer mentioned since 8361A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$15,000/pair:
-Genelec 8331A and 8341A and 8351B are no longer mentioned since 8361A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumi BS5P (with a new internal EQ provided by Neumi and ports stuffed) (Erin) | 4.4 | 7.3 | 68 |
| Edifier MR4 (Amir) (Erin) | 3.5 | 6.1 | 58 |
| Monoprice MM-3 (Erin) | 3.4 | 5.7 | 50 |
Active Speakers Under US$300/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Kali LP-UNF (Erin) | 4.4 | 6.5 | 43 |
| Neumi BS5P (with a new internal EQ provided by Neumi and ports stuffed) (Erin) | 4.4 | 7.3 | 68 |
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | 4.0* | 6.2 | 49* |
| RCF Ayra Pro5 (Amir) | 3.9 | 6.1 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$350/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| JBL 305P MKII (Amir) (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.3 | 43 |
| Pioneer DJ VM-50 (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.4 | 48 |
| Kali LP-UNF (Erin) | 4.4 | 6.5 | 43 |
| Neumi BS5P (with a new internal EQ provided by Neumi and ports stuffed) (Erin) | 4.4 | 7.3 | 68 |
Active Speakers Under US$360/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Thomann Swissonic A305 (Erin) ^^^ (PEQ available) (readme) | 5.3 | 7.5 | 46 |
| JBL 305P MKII (Amir) (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.3 | 43 |
| Pioneer DJ VM-50 (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.4 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$370/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Thomann Swissonic A306 (Erin) ^^ | 5.4 | 7.3 | 39 |
| Thomann Swissonic A305 (Erin) ^^^ (PEQ available) (readme) | 5.3 | 7.5 | 46 |
| JBL 305P MKII (Amir) (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.3 | 43 |
| Pioneer DJ VM-50 (Erin) | 5.2 | 7.4 | 48 |
^^^ Retail for US$240/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$360/pair
Active Speakers Under US$400/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Behringer B2031A^ | 5.5* | 7.3 | 36* |
| Thomann Swissonic A306 (Erin) ^^ | 5.4 | 7.3 | 39 |
^^ Retail for US$250/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$370/pair
Active Speakers Under US$450/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Behringer B2031A^ | 5.5* | 7.3 | 36* |
| Thomann Swissonic A306 (Erin) ^^ | 5.4 | 7.3 | 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
^^ Retail for US$250/pair + US$120 to ship to USA = US$370/pair
Active Speakers Under US$550/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| JBL 308P MKII (Amir) | 5.6 | 7.3 | 38 |
| Behringer B2031A^ | 5.5* | 7.3 | 36* |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$650/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| JBL 308P MKII (Amir) | 5.6 | 7.5 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$700/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| JBL 308P MKII (Amir) | 5.6 | 7.3 | 38 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) | 5.4 | 7.3 | 41 |
| Genelec 8010A (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.9 | 67 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$800/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| JBL 308P MKII (Amir) | 5.6 | 7.3 | 38 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Genelec 8010A (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.9 | 67 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
Active Speakers Under US$920/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| JBL 308P MKII (Amir) | 5.6 | 7.3 | 38 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Genelec 8010A (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.9 | 67 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
Active Speakers Under US$1,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Dynaudio LYD 5 (Amir) | 5.7 | 8.3 | 58 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Genelec 8010A (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.9 | 67 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
Active Speakers Under US$1,100/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 80 (Amir) | 6.2 | 8.4 | 48 |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Genelec 8020D | 5.7** | ?? | 56** |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
Active Speakers Under US$1,400/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Genelec 8030C (Amir) | 6.3 | 8.5 | 46 |
| Neumann KH 80 (Amir) | 6.2 | 8.4 | 48 |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
Active Speakers Under US$1,450/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Genelec 8030C (Amir) | 6.3 | 8.5 | 46 |
| Neumann KH 80 (Amir) | 6.2 | 8.4 | 48 |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Genelec 8320A | 5.7** | ?? | 56** |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
Active Speakers Under US$1,900/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Genelec 8030C (Amir) | 6.3 | 8.5 | 46 |
| Neumann KH 80 (Amir) | 6.2 | 8.4 | 48 |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| Genelec 8330A (Amir) | 5.7 | 7.9 | 46 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$2,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 120 II (Amir) | 6.7 | 8.5 | 39 |
| Genelec 8030C (Amir) | 6.3 | 8.5 | 46 |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 42 |
| Genelec 8330A (Amir) | 5.7 | 7.9 | 46 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$2,300/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 120 II (Amir) | 6.7 | 8.5 | 39 |
| Genelec 8040B | 6.3** | ?? | 36** |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 42 |
| Genelec 8330A (Amir) | 5.7 | 7.9 | 46 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,390/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 120 II (Amir) | 6.7 | 8.5 | 39 |
| Genelec 8040B | 6.3** | ?? | 36** |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Genelec 8330A (Amir) | 5.7 | 7.9 | 46 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 80 is no longer mentioned since KH 120 II exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8330A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,500/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Genelec 8040B | 6.3** | ?? | 36** |
| Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.6 | 38 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$3,800/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,200/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,500/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,850/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8340A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8340A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$4,900/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Neumann KH 150 (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 150 exists at this price point
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,300/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$5,900/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8341A (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$6,700/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) PROMO UNTIL JAN 17 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8341A (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$7,900/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8341A (Amir) | 6.9 | 8.6 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$8,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Genelec 8351B (Amir) | 7.1 | 8.4 | 29 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$8,160/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Genelec 8351B (Amir) | 7.1 | 8.4 | 29 |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Meyer Sound Amie (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.3 | 45 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$10,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8361A (Amir) | 6.8 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Meyer Sound Amie (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.3 | 45 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$10,390/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| Neumann KH 420G (Amir) | 7.2 | 8.2 | 24 |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8361A (Amir) | 6.8 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Meyer Sound Amie (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.3 | 45 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$12,500/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Dutch Dutch 8C (Erin) | 7.3 | 7.9 | 20 |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| Neumann KH 420G (Amir) | 7.2 | 8.2 | 24 |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8361A (Amir) | 6.8 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Meyer Sound Amie (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.3 | 45 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Active Speakers Under US$15,000/pair:
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| KEF LS60 Wireless (Erin) | 7.4 | 8.1 | 20 |
| Kii Three (Erin) | 7.6 | 8.2 | 20 |
| Mesanovic RTM10 | 7.6* | 8.5* | 23* |
| Dutch Dutch 8C (Erin) | 7.3 | 7.9 | 20 |
| Mesanovic CDM65 standard mode (Erin) | 7.2 | 8.6 | 30* |
| Neumann KH 420G (Amir) | 7.2 | 8.2 | 24 |
| GGNTKT M1 | 7.1* | 8.4* | 29* |
| Buchardt Audio A500 (Erin) | 6.9 | 7.7 | 21 |
| Genelec 8361A (Amir) | 6.8 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Genelec S360 (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.9 | 35 |
| Genelec 8050B (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.5 | 27 |
| Neumann KH 310A (Amir) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 30 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali LP-6v2 (Erin) | 5.7 | 7.6 | 41 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) | 5.4 5.4 | 7.3 7.2 | 41 39 |
| Meyer Sound Amie (Amir) | 5.1 | 7.3 | 45 |
| JBL 708P (Amir) (Erin) | 5.0 | 6.8 | 38 |
| Adam T5V (Amir) | 4.4 | 6.7 | 48 |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo (Amir) | 4.3 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Genelec 1032C | ** | ** | ** |
| Genelec 8350A | ** | ** | ** |
-Genelec 8010A or 8020D or 8030C or 8040B is no longer mentioned since 8050B exists at this price point.
-Neumann KH 120 II or KH 80 or KH 150 are no longer mentioned since KH 310A exists at this price point.
-Genelec 8340A or 8330A or 8320A is not longer mentioned, since 8350A exists at this price point.
Bookshelf speakers (when turned 90deg) that can be used as a center-channel:
Bookshelf speaker (when turned 90 degrees) that can be used as a center-channel speaker:
Yes, these are all coaxial speakers, which have great horizontal, and vertical directivity. This makes them ideal to be used as a center channel.
| Name | PS | PSwSub | LFX |
| Genelec 8351B (Amir) [US$4000/ea] | 7.1 | 8.4 | 29 |
| Genelec 8341A (Amir) [US$3000/ea] | 6.9 | 8.6 | 39 |
| Genelec 8361A (Amir) [US$5000/ea] | 6.8 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Genelec 8331A (Erin) [US$2250/ea] | 6.7 | 8.6 | 39 |
| KEF LS50 Wireless 2 (Erin) [US$2800/pair] | 5.8 | 7.8 | 42 |
| Kali IN-5 (Erin) [US$350/ea] | 5.4 | 7.3 | 41 |
| Kali IN-8v2 (Erin) [US$400/ea] | 5.4 | 7.2 | 39 |
Changelog:
Changelog:
- 2021-11-19: Launched.
- 2021-11-19: I've added a new price point (under US$2800/pair) for the Kef LS50 Wireless 2's, as well as removed Kali's recommendations for $3800/pair, and $4000/pair, and replaced with the Kefs.
- 2021-11-20: Re-organized the tables (too many words last time) for a cleaner look. Added top 3rd pick (previously only 2 top picks). Removed "Best bass speakers", since some of the recommendations of lower preference score speakers didn't make much sense, and since I've added top 3rd pick, I think this is a good compromise. Fixed several mistakes, forgetting to recommend a few Genelec models.
- 2021-11-20: Based on community feedback (posts 27,28), the Neumann KH 120A are no longer recommended above US$3800/pair, since JBL 708P exists.
- 2021-11-20: Added links to reviews by Amir and Erin
- 2021-11-22: Added missing worthy picks. Overall, previously "highly recommended" speakers are now carried forward in price brackets. This expands the number of recommendations as you go up in price brackets.
- 2021-11-23: Added amplifier column. Obviously, this is not an apples to apples comparison, but it's a step in the direction.
- 2021-11-23: Added Erin's Response Linearity test links
- 2021-11-23: Added upcoming reviews
- 2021-11-25: Removed Edifier R1280t, Mackie CR3-X, and Presonus Eris 3.5 from the list, because they fall below preference score of 3.0. As I've explained in post 61, and 63, these speakers ultimately lose to Neumi BS5P (preference score of 4.2), which is only $30 more. This also shows that we need more speakers tested under US$150/pair price point.
- 2021-11-30: Added Kii Three, takes #1 slot for studio monitors.
- 2022-01-16:
- Added JBL 4305P (press release), with PS of 6.8 and LFX 38hz, which makes it #1 from US$2200/pair until US$5900/pair (where it drops to #2 spot). We need this measured ASAP!!
- Added Neumann KH 80/120, as I felt I was too harsh in the first place by keeping them out, after community feedback.
-2022-03-04: Added Genelec 8331 and Buchardt A500, reviewed by Erin
-2022-03-14: Added Focal Alpha 65 Evo, since Amir measured 2nd-sample, and it didn't have distortion isssue as previously. In addition, Amir gave it the highest panther award.
-2022-03-19: Added RCF Ayra Pro5
-2022-04-06: Added Bookshelf speakers that can be used as a center channel
-2022-05-01: Added Neumann KH 420G
-2022-05-18: Removed JBL 4305P (PS of 6.8, provided by vendor), since actual PS is 5.4 (as per Erin)
-2022-06-08: Forgot to add Genelec 8010A (review by Amir) and 8020D (no review, so estimated PS).
-2022-06-21: Highlighted new speakers for each price table in colour red.
-2022-06-29: Added PSwSub = Preference Score with perfectly-integrated-subwoofer.
-2022-07-03: Added Kef LS60 Wireless b/c Kef makes well-engineered speakers, so we can expect this to be excellent.
-2022-07-03: Removed Amplifiers tab, since it's not apples-to-apples between vendors, but kept the Response Linearity (RL) links.
-2022-08-01: Added Genelec S360 (Amir)
-2022-08-02: Removed "1,2,3, worthy" and "RL" columns. To simplify the table.
-2022-08-03: Removed Kef LSX and Focal Solo6 Be. They are both discontinued now. Added Genelec 1032C (expected to be excellent, based on recent Genelec S360 measurements).
- 2022-09-09: Added Kef LS60 Wireless. Based on latest spinorama from an ASR member.
-2022-12-10: Added Neumann KH 150
-2022-12-19: Added Mesanovic CDM65 standard
-2023-07-17: Removed Response Linearity (RL) links to Erin's reviews...too cluttered. Added Neumann KH 120 II. Removed KH 120A (first gen) since KH 120 II came out. Added Genelec 8320A, 8330A, 8340A, 8350A, which I missed previously.
-2023-12-01: Added Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin)
-2023-12-02: Removed Klipsch The Fives (Erin), since Vanatoo pushed it out of top 3 spot. Fixed wrong link for Mesavonic CDM65.
-2023-12-12: Added Thomann Swissonic A306 (Erin)
-2023-12-15: Added Kef LS60 Wireless (Erin).
-2023-12-18: Re-added Kali LP-6v2, seeing how Erin gave it a high praise.
-2023-12-22: Forgot to add Meyer Sound Amie (which Amir reviewed back in Sep and gave his Golfing panther award)
-2024-01-01: Added "PROMO UNTIL" to indicate whether there's a current sale
-2024-01-14: Added Thomann Swissonic A305 (review by Erin) and PEQ that you can load directly onto the speaker
-2024-04-15: Added Kali LP-UNF (Erin)
- 2021-11-19: Launched.
- 2021-11-19: I've added a new price point (under US$2800/pair) for the Kef LS50 Wireless 2's, as well as removed Kali's recommendations for $3800/pair, and $4000/pair, and replaced with the Kefs.
- 2021-11-20: Re-organized the tables (too many words last time) for a cleaner look. Added top 3rd pick (previously only 2 top picks). Removed "Best bass speakers", since some of the recommendations of lower preference score speakers didn't make much sense, and since I've added top 3rd pick, I think this is a good compromise. Fixed several mistakes, forgetting to recommend a few Genelec models.
- 2021-11-20: Based on community feedback (posts 27,28), the Neumann KH 120A are no longer recommended above US$3800/pair, since JBL 708P exists.
- 2021-11-20: Added links to reviews by Amir and Erin
- 2021-11-22: Added missing worthy picks. Overall, previously "highly recommended" speakers are now carried forward in price brackets. This expands the number of recommendations as you go up in price brackets.
- 2021-11-23: Added amplifier column. Obviously, this is not an apples to apples comparison, but it's a step in the direction.
- 2021-11-23: Added Erin's Response Linearity test links
- 2021-11-23: Added upcoming reviews
- 2021-11-25: Removed Edifier R1280t, Mackie CR3-X, and Presonus Eris 3.5 from the list, because they fall below preference score of 3.0. As I've explained in post 61, and 63, these speakers ultimately lose to Neumi BS5P (preference score of 4.2), which is only $30 more. This also shows that we need more speakers tested under US$150/pair price point.
- 2021-11-30: Added Kii Three, takes #1 slot for studio monitors.
- 2022-01-16:
- Added JBL 4305P (press release), with PS of 6.8 and LFX 38hz, which makes it #1 from US$2200/pair until US$5900/pair (where it drops to #2 spot). We need this measured ASAP!!
- Added Neumann KH 80/120, as I felt I was too harsh in the first place by keeping them out, after community feedback.
-2022-03-04: Added Genelec 8331 and Buchardt A500, reviewed by Erin
-2022-03-14: Added Focal Alpha 65 Evo, since Amir measured 2nd-sample, and it didn't have distortion isssue as previously. In addition, Amir gave it the highest panther award.
-2022-03-19: Added RCF Ayra Pro5
-2022-04-06: Added Bookshelf speakers that can be used as a center channel
-2022-05-01: Added Neumann KH 420G
-2022-05-18: Removed JBL 4305P (PS of 6.8, provided by vendor), since actual PS is 5.4 (as per Erin)
-2022-06-08: Forgot to add Genelec 8010A (review by Amir) and 8020D (no review, so estimated PS).
-2022-06-21: Highlighted new speakers for each price table in colour red.
-2022-06-29: Added PSwSub = Preference Score with perfectly-integrated-subwoofer.
-2022-07-03: Added Kef LS60 Wireless b/c Kef makes well-engineered speakers, so we can expect this to be excellent.
-2022-07-03: Removed Amplifiers tab, since it's not apples-to-apples between vendors, but kept the Response Linearity (RL) links.
-2022-08-01: Added Genelec S360 (Amir)
-2022-08-02: Removed "1,2,3, worthy" and "RL" columns. To simplify the table.
-2022-08-03: Removed Kef LSX and Focal Solo6 Be. They are both discontinued now. Added Genelec 1032C (expected to be excellent, based on recent Genelec S360 measurements).
- 2022-09-09: Added Kef LS60 Wireless. Based on latest spinorama from an ASR member.
-2022-12-10: Added Neumann KH 150
-2022-12-19: Added Mesanovic CDM65 standard
-2023-07-17: Removed Response Linearity (RL) links to Erin's reviews...too cluttered. Added Neumann KH 120 II. Removed KH 120A (first gen) since KH 120 II came out. Added Genelec 8320A, 8330A, 8340A, 8350A, which I missed previously.
-2023-12-01: Added Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus (Erin)
-2023-12-02: Removed Klipsch The Fives (Erin), since Vanatoo pushed it out of top 3 spot. Fixed wrong link for Mesavonic CDM65.
-2023-12-12: Added Thomann Swissonic A306 (Erin)
-2023-12-15: Added Kef LS60 Wireless (Erin).
-2023-12-18: Re-added Kali LP-6v2, seeing how Erin gave it a high praise.
-2023-12-22: Forgot to add Meyer Sound Amie (which Amir reviewed back in Sep and gave his Golfing panther award)
-2024-01-01: Added "PROMO UNTIL" to indicate whether there's a current sale
-2024-01-14: Added Thomann Swissonic A305 (review by Erin) and PEQ that you can load directly onto the speaker
-2024-04-15: Added Kali LP-UNF (Erin)
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